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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:00 GMT

Tampa council will vote on police union contract Dec. 2

The Tampa City Council on Thursday scheduled a vote on the police union contract for Dec. 2 at 1:30 p.m. Mayor Pam Iorio and the union have been at an impasse in negotiations since July, largely over raises, so the council has to settle the dispute. But
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:00 GMT

Feds: N.C. bank robbery fugitive has Bay area ties

TAMPA - A fugitive with local ties who fancies himself a music mogul is wanted by the FBI in connection with an armed bank robbery in Raleigh, N.C., authorities say. Jonathan Lamar Davis, also known as "Sinatra," is accused of robbing a bank Jan. 14,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:00 GMT

With bedbugs on the rise, Tampa firm trains detection dogs

See the dogs in action For decades, bedbugs have been almost mythical, the fodder of bedtime nursery rhymes. Recent restrictions on pesticides have created a resurgence of the blood-sucking creatures. Local pest control companies say they have a wide
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:00 GMT

Another monkey sighting – this time in northwest Hillsborough

TAMPA - James McMullen was sitting on his patio, like always, enjoying his morning coffee when he saw what he thought was a big cat in a backyard tree. "I said to myself, 'Man, that is a big cat.' " So he walked toward it. When he got closer, he realized
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:26:00 GMT

Pinellas woman accused of killing cat

ST. PETERSBURG - A 20-year-old Seminole woman is accused of throwing a cat against a wall and killing it. Elizabeth Fay Houston, of 9465 Starkey Road, was arrested Thursday on one count of animal cruelty. She was being held today at the Pinellas County
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:00 GMT

HCC seeks donations for Apollo Beach burn victim

TAMPA - An Apollo Beach woman who was severely burned during what authorities say was a domestic dispute is getting help from her college classmates and co-workers. Hillsborough Community College's Southshore campus at 551 24th St. NE in Ruskin is
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Sarasota police chief suspended, officer fired in wake of jail scandal

Sarasota has fired one of its police officers and suspended its police chief and another officer following a controversial arrest on June 26.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Hardin Construction Co. to acquire Tampas Mathews Construction

TAMPA Hardin Construction Co. LLC, one of the bigger general contractors locally since 1978, plans to acquire Mathews Construction of Tampa Inc., a nearly 50-year-old firm. Things are slow. You have to be creative. You have to look at new ways to bring
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:52:00 GMT

Bicyclist killed early Friday in Pinellas Park

Officials investigate the early-morning bicycle crash on Belcher Road. PINELLAS COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- A fatal accident involving a bicycle shut down parts of a major Pinellas Park road for hours Friday morning. According to the Pinellas Park Police
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:00 GMT

3. Tampa Police officer remains in critical after crash

Tampa, Florida-- A police officer assigned to work with students at Stewart Middle School is in critical condition following a car crash while on vacation in Mexico. Officer Andrea Law was on a Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Ship Legend, and was
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:00 GMT

4. Bicyclist killed in Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park, Florida - Pinellas Park police are investigating an early morning fatal accident at Belcher Road and 118th Ave. A bicyclist was hit and killed at that intersection. No word on charges at this point, officials say there were very foggy
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:00 GMT

10. St. Petersburg woman says H1N1 got her fired

St. Petersburg, Florida - The CDC recommends staying home from school and work if you have the H1N1 flu. President Obama has asked employers to be lenient with employees who have the virus and miss work days. One 10 Connects viewer called saying, her
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:00 GMT

Tampa police officer critically injured in Cozumel crash

TAMPA - Family, friends and colleagues are keeping vigil over a Tampa police officer critically injured in a wreck while on vacation in Cozumel, Mexico. Andrea Law, 36, was flown to Tampa International Airport on Thursday and taken to Tampa General
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:00 GMT

Jobless rate up slightly in Florida, down in Tampa Bay area

people were unemployed last month, representing 11.2 percent of the state's labor force, according to data from the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation. That is up from the 11.1 percent revised unemployment rate from September and up from 6.9 percent
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:28:00 GMT

Jobless rate up slightly in Florida, down in Tampa Bay area

TAMPA - Florida's unemployment rate increased slightly to 11.2 percent in October, while the Tampa Bay area's rate decreased slightly to 11.7 percent, according to figures released today. Statewide, an estimated 1,027,000 people were unemployed last
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:00 GMT

Sarasota chief suspended, officer fired in wake of jail scandal

The City of Sarasota has fired one of its police officers and suspended its chief and another officer following a controversial arrest of Juan Perez on June 26th.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:03:00 GMT

Another monkey sighting – this time in northwest Hillsborough

TAMPA - He's baaaaaack. Maybe. A mysterious simian variously described as a baboon, monkey and, at one point, a raccoon may have been sighted again this morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. A call came in to dispatch at 7:50
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:26:00 GMT

Tampa police officer seriously injured on vacation

Officer Andrea Law was in a car crash while on vacation in Mexico. Watch the story. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- A Tampa police officer has been critically injured while on vacation in Mexico. According to the department, officer Andrea Law was
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:33:00 GMT

Pinellas Park police investigating fatal bicycle crash

The fatal accident happened just before 5 a.m. PINELLAS COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- A fatal accident involving a bicycle shut down parts of a major Pinellas Park road for hours Friday morning. According to the Pinellas Park Police Department, a person on a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:33:00 GMT

Bicyclist killed in Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park, Florida - Pinellas Park police are investigating an early morning fatal accident at Belcher Road and 118th Ave. A bicyclist was hit and killed at that intersection. No word on charges at this point, officials say there were very foggy
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:25:00 GMT

1. Tampa Police officer remains in critical after crash

Beau Zimmer3 hrs ago Tampa, Florida-- A police officer assigned to work with students at Stewart Middle School is in critical condition following a car crash while on vacation in Mexico. Officer Andrea Law was on a Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:25:00 GMT

Pinellas football playoff capsules

Freedom (7-2) at Countryside (9-1) Since John Davis has been at Countryside the Cougars have pretty much been an offense-first team, and if Countryside happened to have some decent defenders, OK. This year it's almost the opposite. The Cougars have a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:24:00 GMT

Hillsborough receives $100 million school grant

Isabel Mascarenas13 hrs ago Tampa, Florida - It is one of the largest domestic investments by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Hillsborough School District is a recipient. The Gates' are giving $290 million to four school systems to take
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:23:00 GMT

"New Moon" fills 13 late night showings at Bay area movie theater

Grayson Kamm27 mins ago Pinellas Park, Florida -- It was 5 a.m., just two hours before sunrise, and raving 'Twilight' fans were heading for their cars after a 2:30 a.m. screening of 'New Moon'. They had just seen that theater's 13th late night showing of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:22:00 GMT

Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union Now Offers Fha Loans

Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union (TBFCU) is giving house hunters more reasons to buy now with their recent introduction of Federal Housing Administration Home Loans (FHA loans). Dean Clark, Real Estate Lending Manager at TBFCU, said, 'We are expanding our
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:25:00 GMT

Tampa Tribune reporter Todd Smith slain 20 years ago in Peru

TAMPA - Todd Smith's face stares out into the newsroom from a plaque in our display case. He is still 28, handsome, bright and ready to seize the day. It is a 20-year-old photograph. Most of the people now in the newsroom never knew their colleague whose
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:20:00 GMT

Fog affecting morning commute for Bay area drivers

BAY AREA (Bay News 9) -- Serious fog conditions are affecting several parts of the Bay area. And although no dense fog advisories have been issued, the Florida Department of Transportation is advising Bay area drivers to exercise caution. Visibility has
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT

Tampa crash sends 1 driver to hospital

Tampa police are investigating an overnight crash that sent a driver to the hospital.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:06:00 GMT

Fog blankets much of the Tampa Bay area

Be careful if you're driving this morning. Foggy conditions are reducing visibility to near zero in some areas.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT

Bicyclist struck by vehicle dies in Pinellas Park

A bicyclist died after being struck by a vehicle at South Belcher Road and 118th Avenue North in Pinellas Park early Friday. The crash happened at 4:50 a.m., Pinellas Park police said. The names of the bicyclist and driver have not been released, and
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT